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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.32, 604.86 and 183.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.32, 604.86 and 183.92 is: 275.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.32 : 604.86 = 183.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.32/604.86 = 183.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.32x = 604.86 × 183.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.32x = 111,245.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,245.85/403.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.83

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